Over the past two seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled to generate transition points. In the 2024-25 season, they ranked 29th in transition points per game, and in the 2023-24 season, they ranked 25th. This is fairly surprising for an Anthony Edwards-led team. However, the play styles of Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle (and Karl-Anthony Towns before Randle) aren’t conducive to transition play.
Second-year wing Terrence Shannon Jr. is primed for a bigger role, and his elite transition play will be a key part of his impact. Shannon averaged just 10.6 minutes, 4.3 points, 1.